Light

Social justice

Definition

Social justice refers to the concept of creating a fair society where all individuals have equal access to resources, opportunities, and basic rights, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other characteristics.

Related terms

Equality: Equality is closely linked with social justice as it focuses on treating all individuals fairly by providing them with the same opportunities and resources.

Civil rights: Civil rights are legal protections that guarantee equal treatment under the law for all individuals regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Income redistribution: Income redistribution involves policies aimed at reducing economic disparities by transferring wealth from higher-income individuals or groups to those with lower incomes.

"Social justice" appears in:

Subjects (4)

AP Spanish Literature
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Intro to Political Science

Practice Questions (2)

What were some specific government actions taken during the Obama administration in the late 2000s to reflect the dominant liberal perspectives, with a focus on promoting equality and social justice?
How has Democratic ideology been influenced by the concept of social justice?

Are you a college student?

Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab

About Us

About Fiveable

Blog

Careers

Code of Conduct

CCPA Privacy Policy

Resources

Cram Mode

AP Score Calculators

Study Guides

Practice Quizzes

Glossary

Cram Events

Merch Shop

Crisis Text Line

Help Center

Stay Connected

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.